A handmade glass button from last summer's Creative Felt Gathering.
The purse back.
The front of the purse.
Because I didn't realize that I had to pile the colored fiber on...
...the green roving is the only one that really showed beneath the floral fabric after felting.
I was happy that the black and white color scheme of the bag allowed me to use one of my glass buttons from last summer...
...but, you're right...the bubble should not be present (it was my first time working with fused glass.)
I used a cute, modern, black and white fabric for the pockets this time...
...making two shallow 'cell phone sized' ones on the inner flap.
As usual with messenger bags...
...I made the strap long enough to wear cross-body, or to tie in a knot, if desired.
Next time...Version 2...the negative copy of this bag!
22 comments:
Love it!
Are you coming back to Michigan for this year's event?
This is so pretty. I also want to do something like this to show the real flower pattern of underneath. Still wondering. Love this look.
wow heather, it's AB FAB!!!!!!i'm going to try this technic the next time, and i'm fond of bubbly glass:)
Andrea--Thanks! Oh, yes...wouldn't miss it! :)
Terrie--Thank you! I hope you'll find a fun piece of fabric and try this.
Riet--I'm glad you like it! I'd love to see what you come up with!!
Very stylish Heather! Your button is perfect for this bag - I like the bubble :)
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Very successful - well done!
Heather - I love nuno, this is lovely.
I've done rope handles but not a flat strap. How do you get such good edges on this strap, any tips. :-)
I do like how the black bag finished up, but I still like the light one better. :)
Deborah--Hahaha...thanks!
Rachel--Thank you.
Michelle--Make sure you leave the resist in until the felt really starts to 'roll up' inside, then cut out the handle. Work gingerly, without moving it around too much, and hand stitch the strap along the cut edges before continuing to felt the bag. If you search in my blog for 'handle', you'll see lots of examples!
Denise--I'm very happy about that!! I did the black one as a 'trial one' before I started yours..to make sure that I knew how the fabric would work. :)
Wow! I didn't see Part 1 (yet) but I am in love with part 2's results! Wow, again.. All the choices you made look fab to me, too!
Thanks, Ginny! I hope you'll like the white one, too! XXO-
Amazing! I love your handbag!!!
Galina--Thanks so much! Tomorrow I'll be posting the white one.
Absolutely beautiful. You are amazing.
I saw the white one on Kathyrn's blog and it's stunning. I admit, I felt a pang of envy when I saw it.
Deneen--Thanks so much!!
Ooohhhhh!!!! I love your new bag...It's gorgeous!!!! Perfect in every way!
Thanks, Dawn!! You are too kind. :)
How was your vacation?!? Details, please!!
I think this looks so sophisticated and lovely. You will be so proud to show this one off!
x, Val
Thanks, Val!
This is a test, this is only a test. In the event of a real message I would say "I love you",.....oh wait, I just did.
Thank you, silly boyfriend of mine!
(I love you, too!)
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